2012: week 22

The last couple of weekends we have taken advantage of 

one of Hattiesburg's assets...

the Longleaf Trace.

It is a rails to trails program. 

They have taken an old railroad bed and made it a trail for walking and cycling.

I think the whole thing is like 30 miles.

The good thing is you can park at different "depots"

so you can explore different sections.

We have spent hours together as a family

without a TV in sight.

Carly even got a new bike.

Now if I could figure out a shuttle system to pick me up

when I ride too far from the truck!





2012: Week 21

Our wonderful home for 11 years. 

What wonderful memories were made there!

My sweet baby girl had many firsts there.

We spent some great times with friends and family

both inside and out.

The fire pit and rope swing have seen a lot of action.

But today, I can say that I no longer own it.

It's bittersweet,

but time.

2012: Week 20

I love these girls.

These are Carly's SBEC basketball teammates.

6th grade champions and

a terrific group of girls.

Coach Stephen scheduled an end-of-the-year party

along with a going away party for the "Carlys".

{CarlyT. is moving away this summer too}

We have been looking forward to going back and seeing everyone.

We spent a gorgeous day on the lake

and the girls enjoyed playing together all day.

I wish I had recorded Coach Stephen's prayer before lunch, but

what I continue to pray is that God surrounds Carly

with a group of friends like these.

2012: week 19

;

We spent the weekend in Tunica

playing in a junior tennis tournament

and more than anything

spent 2 days with friends!

Carly was 2 and 1

and played a lot of good tennis.

Her and Miss MM tied for third.

It was great to hang out with friends

and watch all these sweet girls play tennis.

What fun!

2012: week 18

 

Carly has been asking
{and asking and asking}
when she could go back to SBEC for a visit.
So, I got her there for a
quick lunch visit on Friday.
She didn't tell anyone
so they were all surprised to see her!
Fun Times!

2012: week 17

Carly had Pi Day at school,

and I got to go help out

which let me see her with some new friends.

.

We spent the weekend in Clarksdale

celebrating the marriage of

Josh and Jay Lamb.

Lot of crawfish, cocktails, and laughter!

.

Now it is American Idol night.

We are all pulling for Skylar.

I'm pulling for Philip.

Carly is pulling for Jessica.

And Kenny is pulling for anyone but Joshua.

2012 = week 16

We are spending a significant amount of time doing math these days.

Kenny has taken on the task of helper of math homework.

{thank you!!}

.

I think we are all determined to get Carly on an even playing ground.

Yes, it is the advanced math class but

more than anything it is just a different math program

than they were using before the move.

.

Last night I learned about negative exponents.

Well, maybe I re-learned about them,

but I don't remember learning them the first time.

I know it wasn't in the 6th grade,

and I'm sure I haven't used them lately.

.

Don't laugh, when was the last time that you

calculated the area of a triangular prism?

2012 = week 15

Happy Birthday G'daddy!

Sorry you didn't catch more fish

but we enjoyed the weekend in Silver City.

Love ya.

2012 = week 14

Week 13 was a busy week that ended with

a wonderful Easter weekend in Silver City.

.

We are slowly settling in.

We went to Hubfest and enjoyed a Saturday morning downtown.

We visited a new church.

Carly put another week under her belt.

She went to tennis practice and on a field trip to Camp Shelby.

I even volunteered at the school for

teacher appreciation luncheon.

2012 = week 13

This week starts the first week of our new adventure.

We are moved in {at least enough to sleep here!}

and Carly started her new school.

We are all excited about being back together.